Global Major Markets Pre-Opening News Flash

⑴ The three major US stock index futures showed mixed trends: Dow Jones futures rose by 0.25%, S&P 500 futures fell by 0.24%, and Nasdaq futures dropped by 1.28%. ⑵ European stock indices showed mixed performances: the German DAX index fell by 0.42%, the UK FTSE 100 index rose by 0.52%, the French CAC40 index increased by 0.21%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 index declined by 0.82%. ⑶ WTI crude oil edged up 0.18% to $95.41 per barrel; Brent crude oil fell by 1.26% to $104.39 per barrel. ⑷ San Francisco Federal Reserve President Daly stated that further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve may be necessary to curb high inflation, but there is no need for immediate action at the October policy meeting. ⑸ The Federal Reserve Beige Book pointed out that high oil prices have impacted all major economic districts in the US, and many businesses anticipate that prices will continue to rise in the coming months. ⑹ The International Energy Agency forecasts that global oil demand will decrease by 2.45 million barrels per day by 2026. ⑺ TSMC's pre-market decline exceeded 2%. Its third-quarter net profit surpassed market expectations, but its gross margin was below estimates. ⑻ Walmart rose 2.5% in pre-market trading after Deutsche Bank upgraded its rating from hold to buy. ⑼ US stock commercial aerospace sector weakened in pre-market trading: Rocket Lab plunged nearly 11%, ASTS fell about 4.8%, and SpaceX dropped 2.9%; Rocket Lab disclosed that the maiden flight of its Neutron rocket has been postponed to 2027.